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Dandelion Tart

5.0(274)

This tart tastes rich and creamy, though there is no cream in it. When you blanch the dandelion greens, they lose some of their bitterness.

by Martha Rose Shulman

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Breakfast, Brunch, Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Servings

Serves six

Total time

1h 30m

Calories / serving

178 kcal

Ingredients (11)

serves

1 generous bunch dandelion greens, about 12 ounces
Salt to tastesalt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilextra-virgin-olive-oil
1 small onion, choppedonion
6 mushrooms, sliced (about 1 cup sliced mushrooms)mushroom
1 or 2 garlic cloves (to taste), green shoots removed, minced
4 large or extra large eggsegg
3/4 cup low-fat milkmilk
Freshly ground pepperpepper
3/4 cup Gruyère cheese, grated (3 ounces)
1 yeasted olive oil crust

Instructions (3 steps)

01Cut the tough stems from the dandelion greens, about 1 inch from the bottom, and wash in two changes of water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the dandelion greens. Blanch four minutes and transfer to the ice water. Drain, squeeze out excess water and chop.
02Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes, and add a pinch of salt and the mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for four to five minutes, until the mushrooms have softened and the onions are golden. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then stir in the dandelion greens. Stir together for a minute, and remove from the heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

03Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Brush the bottom of the pastry shell, and place in the preheated oven for five minutes. Remove from the oven. Whisk the milk into the eggs, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly ground pepper to taste and stir in the cooked vegetables and cheese. Turn into the crust. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until set and the top is lightly browned. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 15 minutes before serving. Serve hot or warm.

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